Building Approvals by Country
Latest released Building Approvals value for every supported currency, with the previous reading, the change between releases, reference date, frequency, unit, and source.
Additional Indicators
Building Approvals across supported currencies
1 with data
1 supported currencies
Each row links to the per-currency reference page and the underlying API endpoint at
/api/v1/announcements/{currency}/building_approvals. Non-USD endpoints require an API key query parameter.| Country / Currency | Latest | Previous | Change | Reference | Frequency | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Australia
AUD · Australian Dollar
|
18.8
28 Feb 2026
|
14.3
31 Jan 2026
|
▲ +4.5 | 28 Feb 2026 | Monthly | Number of Dwellings | ABS/RBA |
What is Building Approvals?
Building approvals are the Australian / Asia-Pacific equivalent of US building permits — authorisations issued for new residential construction. They are the earliest stage in the Australian housing pipeline.
Why it matters for FX
Australian housing is highly interest-sensitive and a major driver of consumer spending via wealth effects. Building approvals lead housing starts and feed directly into RBA thinking on the policy path, with implications for AUD.
How to read this page
Read year-over-year change. Detached-house vs apartment split matters because apartment approvals are more volatile and policy-sensitive.
What to watch for
- Year-over-year change as the trend
- Detached vs apartment split
- RBA cash-rate sensitivity
- State-level concentration (NSW, VIC)
- Lead time to construction activity